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Image Not Available for Each day the 23,000 candles in the lighthouse are checked and the reflecting panels cleaned.
Each day the 23,000 candles in the lighthouse are checked and the reflecting panels cleaned.
Image Not Available for Each day the 23,000 candles in the lighthouse are checked and the reflecting panels cleaned.

Each day the 23,000 candles in the lighthouse are checked and the reflecting panels cleaned.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 20.3 x 18 cm (8 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/7435
LocationNot currently on display

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